Entry Word: steady
Function: adjective
Text: 1 firm in one's allegiance to someone or something <even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate> -- see FAITHFUL 12 appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time <a popular author who produced a steady output of best sellers over the years> -- see REGULAR 13 not undergoing a change in condition <a steady breeze from the west> -- see CONSTANT 14 not varying <support for her presidential bid has been steady> -- see UNIFORM5 worthy of one's trust <a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community> -- see DEPENDABLE